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Dane County representative Alexis Loomans was crowned Miss Wisconsin USA 2023 during the state final held on Sunday, May 7 at the Fond du Lac Performing Arts Center. The 21-year-old native of Waunakee is an ambassador for Jovani Fashions and currently pursuing a degree in political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Not new to pageantry, Alexis is a former Miss Wisconsin Teen USA titleholder. She now succeeded last year's winner Hollis Brown and will now prepare to represent Wisconsin at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada this fall. Miranda Fenzau, Jady Flury, Jessica Hammer, and Jamie Walloch were announced as the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Kasshay Jones, Alefiyah Dawoodbhai, Haley Schonter, Autumn Mays, Gabby Aranda-Pino, Olivia Horvath, Marleign Petras, and Emma Loney rounded out the Top 13 semifinalists. For the teens' division, the title of Miss Wisconsin Teen USA 2023 went to Hundson representative Shelby Hohneke while the runners-u

Miss Farmington, Mackenzie Hinderberger, was crowned Miss Arkansas USA 2023 in a state competition held on Sunday, April 30 at the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center in Fort Smith. The 24-year-old former Miss Arkansas Teen USA from Fayetteville is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, a 3rd Grade teacher, and a dance coach. After Miss Teen USA 2018, Mackenzie persistently joined the Miss Arkansas USA pageant three times before finally winning the title. She was a semifinalist in 2020, second runner-up in 2021, and first runner-up in 2022. "It is such an honor and privilege to wear this state across my chest. Longer post to come but right now, all glory to God. His timing is ALWAYS perfect," she wrote in a statement on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mackenzie Hinderberger (@mackenzie_elizabeth_) Mackenzie now succeeds last year's winner Rylie Wagner and will prepare to represent the state of Arkansas at Miss USA

Florida native Ashley Williams was crowned Miss Virginia USA 2023 on Sunday, April 30 at the Merchant Hall of the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. The 24-year-old former NFL cheerleader for Miami Dolphins holds a degree in psychology from the University of Florida. She will now represent Virginia at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada. "BLESSED is an understatement. What an honor it is to be the new Miss Virginia USA 2023! Thank you [Nicewonderful Productions] for welcoming this pageant rookie with open arms. I’m so excited for the year ahead," she wrote on social media after winning her title. Rounding out the Top 6 finalists were first runner-up Mary McGeorge, second runner-up Justus Kelley, third runner-up Elizabeth McReynolds, fourth runner-up Gracyn Blackmore, and fifth runner-up Sarah Miranda. Another Ashley, Miss Virginia Teen USA 2023 Ashley Wang, who will proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023, was also proclaimed during Sunday's glittering event. Emma McReynolds, Hul

Miss Greater New Haven, Karla Aponte Roque, was crowned Miss Connecticut USA 2023 on Sunday, April 16 at the Marriott Hartford Windsor Airport. The 27-year-old beauty of Puerto Rican descent is a registered nurse from Branford. She holds a triple bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, and nursing, and is currently pursuing her MBA at Albertus Magnus College. Karla succeeded last year's winner Cynthia Dias and will now prepare to represent her home state at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada later this year. Miss Milford, Sarah Barrett, was announced as the first runner-up while the representatives of Huntington, Christina Judd, Bridgeport, Shavana Clarke, and Shoreline, Gabriela Vigorito were the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. Also crowned during Sunday's event was Miss Connecticut Teen USA 2023, Jade Ferdinand of Stamford, who will proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023. Her runners-up were Mary Tumer, Devin McHenry, Dakota Atizol, and Anna Beresford. In a stateme

Jasmine Daniels, representing Collegeville, was crowned Miss Pennsylvania USA 2023 on Sunday, April 16 at the Richland Performing Arts Center in Johnstown. The 26-year-old client manager who holds a degree in fashion merchandising from Immaculata University bested over 50 other competitors to win the state title. She will now represent the "Keystone State" at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada later this year. Elizabeth Voight (Fredericksburg) was announced the first runner-up while Aleisha Stas (Latrobe), Alyssa Gallagher (South Uniontown), Leigha Pertz (Lawrenceville), and Gami-Lou Beli (Robinson) were named the second, third, fourth, and fifth runners-up, respectively. Miss Allegheny County, Maggie Ross, clinched the title of Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA 2023. She will now proceed to the Miss Teen USA 2023 pageant. The runners-up for the teens' division include Alyssa Boyer, Stephanie Skinner, Alyssa Dass, Manasa Reddy Sanivarapu, and Camryn Sacco. Last year's winners, Bi

Miss Freedom, Cassie Baloue bested 28 other contestants to win the title of Miss District of Colombia USA 2023 in the state competition held on Saturday, April 15 at the historic Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. The 25-year-old native of Walnut Creek, California holds a degree in political science from the University of California, Merced. She advocates against blood cancers and currently working as a digital press secretary at the U.S. House of Representatives. Crowned by last year's winner Faith Porter, Cassie will now prepare to represent the District of Columbia at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada later this year. Her court of runners-up includes Kleo Torres (first), Natalia Salmon (second), Brelynn Hunt (third), and Nicky Kandola (fourth). The rest of the Top 12 semifinalists were Alaysia Bookal, Kailyn McBride, Maura Deegan, Ebody Acton, Keandra Forte, Billie Gardner, and Ambreia Williams. Saturday's event also crowned Miss District of Columbia Teen USA 2023 Asia Chisley.

Miss Germantown, Savena Mushinge, was crowned Miss Maryland USA 2023 on Sunday, April 2 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Rockville. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were Kennedy Taylor, Lydia Frentsos, Danielle Shook, and Taylor Wright. They were named the first, second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Maryland USA is a 26-year-old Zambian-American model and a graduate of the University of North Carolina with a degree in anthropology. She is currently working as a transaction manager at the JLL DC office in Washington, D.C. No stranger to pageantry, Savena was named last year's Miss Supranational Zambia and went on to represent Zambia at Miss Supranational 2022 pageant in Poland. She will now proceed to Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada. For Miss Teen USA 2023, Maryland will be represented by newly crowned Miss Maryland Teen USA 2023 Madelyn Posey. Her runners-up include Sanjana Yendluri, Chelsea Chambers, Rhoda Simms, and Kate Ed

Sydney Russell, representing Lauderdale County, was crowned Miss Mississippi USA 2023 on Saturday, April 1 at the Pearl River Resort in Choctaw, Mississippi. The 24-year-old future pharmacist from Meridian bested 27 other competitors to win the state title. She succeeded last year's winner Hailey White and will now prepare to represent Mississippi at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada. Rounding out the Top 5 finalists were first runner-up Maggie Ulmer (Heart of Oxford), second runner-up Maddi Lambert (Northwest Mississippi), third runner-up Dana Wesley (West Point), and fourth runners-up Kaylee Brooke McCollum (Monroe County). Arielle Hudson, Jessie Besanson, Malory Williams, Rylie Ozbin, Connor Dowdell, Alexis Carter, Elishia Jones, Lacee Riddell, Erin Broadus, M'Tajia Altman, and Jaycee Drew Janzen were the rest of the Top 16 semifinalists. Another teen queen, Miss Mississippi Teen USA 2023 Claire Ulmer, also joined Greenwood Productions' family. The Mississippi Volunteer repr

Miss Norman, Liv Walbeck, was crowned Miss Oklahoma USA 2023 on Saturday, March 25 at OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater in Oklahoma City. The 21-year-old beauty succeeded last year's winner Ashley Ehrhart and will now prepare to represent Oklahoma at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada. Miss Southwest Oklahoma, Danika Christopherson was named first runner-up while Miss Crystal Lake, Samone Thompson, Miss Glenpool, BreAnna Hall, and Miss Sand Springs, Hunter Fraley have been announced the second, third, and fourth runners-up, respectively. The new Miss Oklahoma USA is pursuing her degree in journalism from the University of Oklahoma. She founded a social media initiative "Liv It Well, You're Worth It" to inspire others to prioritize mental health and physical well-being through health, exercise, and beauty. Also crowned during the state pageant on the weekend was Miss Oklahoma Teen USA 2023 Jaselyn Rossman of Sapulpa. She succeeded Haleigh Hurst and will now pro

Miss Addison County USA, Jenna Howlett, was crowned Miss Vermont USA 2023 on Saturday, March 25 at the Barre Opera House in Barre City, Vermont. The 20-year-old former Miss Vermont Teen USA is a licensed esthetician, cosmetologist, and founder of Redhead Beauty . She will now represent Vermont at Miss USA 2023 in Reno, Nevada. Miss Williston, Kassidy O'Connell, and Miss Barre, Danielle Trottier (also Miss Congeniality), were named the first and second runners-up, respectively. Bennington's Lexia Gillette was awarded Miss Photogenic. "The last 24 hours have been a whirlwind of emotions, but, for now, I’m living on cloud nine," Jenna wrote on social media following her victory in the state pageant. Miss Vermont Teen USA 2023 went to Nadja Dacres and she will proceed to Miss Teen USA 2023. Her runners-up were Layla Grimaldi and Hannah Karki. Last year's winners, Kelsey Golonka, and Kenzie Golonka crowned their respective successors at the end of the event. Meet the n